6 Fermented Drinks Known To Support Digestive Health

By Shubhi Kumar
29 Apr 2025, 13:00 IST

Fermented drinks are rich in probiotics, which can improve gut health, enhance digestion, and boost overall immunity naturally. Incorporating these age-old beverages into your diet can lead to a healthier, happier digestive system. Tap to read!

Kombucha

An effervescent tea made slightly sour by fermentation. Kombucha is very well packed with probiotics for digestion and detoxification.

Kefir

Kefir is a fermented milk drink with an abundant presence of beneficial bacteria and yeast cultures. It draws out its origins from the mountains Caucasus.

Kanji

Kanji is a traditional Indian beverage prepared from fermented black carrots. It aids the health of the gut and strengthens the digestive system.

Rice Kanji

Rice kanji, a kind of fermented rice water, gets easily digested. It adds to gut flora while also supporting the absorption of nutrients.

Buttermilk

A traditional fermented dairy product, buttermilk,k releases lactic acid bacteria. Indigestible processes on the innards gentle and fairly balanced in gut flora.

Lassi

It is a conventional Indian fermented milk drink that is meant to cool the stomach. It helps in digestion, and ensures the health of the gut microbiome.

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As per the research by the National Institute of Health (NIH), Caucasus-born kefir is a gut-friendly fermented milk. However, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional before adding it to your diet.